EU Sports Commissioner Margaritis Michalef made a striking statement addressing recent calls to boycott Israel's participation in sporting events due to the war in Gaza. Michalef clarified that in her opinion, "there is no place in sports for countries that do not act according to EU values." "When it comes to sports, I think there should be no place in sporting events for those who do not share our values," Michalef told the Belgian website Politico when asked if Israel should face sporting sanctions due to the fighting in Gaza.